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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Finally a Stitching Post!

Well sort of. Still unpacking, trying to get back into the old routine....some resistance happening! However, I just wanted to show how my little clamshells have grown. I was the happiest little person when I discovered that I could baste them as we travelled in the car...tried gluing but ended up in a sticky mess. But basting suited me just fine.

Even though I plan to use lots of my stash for the 880 + clamshells I need for this quilt, I could not wait until home time to begin. So I bought a charm pack to give me some variety straight away....trouble is, there are left overs...hate waste! When I visited lovely Karen on Bellarine she showed us some pretty little pentagon circles she was making....problem solved! Little Pentagon's from the left overs...plus I will get some teeeny hexies out of their left overs....it's a sin to waste French General fabrics !

Aren't they cute! I am at present working on secret stuff and a couple of my Aussie Christmas Decos...

I am also searching high and low in my "sewing cave of chaos" for the binding fabric so carefully put aside for my Roma quilt .

I am longing to see this quilt finished as I love it!

My garden only had a few casualties due to my DD giving it a drink on those hot days.

I bought a couple of little pieces for the garden on our trip.

Let me introduce you to "Don"

We saw so many emus this trip...must be the good grazing conditions. We called him Don because we bought him in Mal-Don Victoria ......yes I know bad lol!

The other little critter we seemed to see everywhere we went was the sweet fairy wren. This is a lovely reminder....I love rusty old things.

19 comments:

Hi Michelle, Have enjoyed sitting & reading of all your travels & adventures. Loved the times you spent with Shez & the surprise quilt. Imagine you will be pleased to be home again ... your clamshells look wonderful as do your new garden critters. Happy weekend Michelle x x

Hi my lovely friend ,lots of lovely clam shells you have made ,lol,it's quite addictive,must admit after seeing Karens I wanted to start one too.Don looks right at home in your garden,it's so good seeing you back into your sewing,hope you have a lovely day Michelle xx

Great to see how you are going with your clamshells, your new critters are great, so good to be able to mm use all the fabric and not waste any. Enjoyed your trip very much, but it is always good to get back home mm isn't it.

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I love designing my own patterns which I have named Rag-tag Stitchin' designs. I design all kinds of stitcheries and applique for quilts etc. I love designing Christmas projects especially. My Husband and my Family and friends are the most important people in my life.